Source: The post is based on the article “100s of Aravali hillocks flattened, sandstorms reaching Delhi-NCR: Study” published in The Times of India on 5th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the report on Aravali Hillocks3 What are the findings of the study on Aravali hillocks?4 What are the impacts of disappeared Aravali hillocks?5 What… Continue reading 100s of Aravali hillocks flattened, sandstorms reaching Delhi-NCR: Study
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Union Minister For Jal Shakti Launches Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Launches Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan” published in the PIB on 01st June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has recently launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan. The portal will act as a one-stop repository to assess investment and… Continue reading Union Minister For Jal Shakti Launches Unified Registration Portal For GOBARdhan
Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
Source: The post is based on the article “The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing” published in the PIB on 1st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is formation water?3 How formation water impacts the environment?4 What scientists have discovered to treat formation water? What is the News? A… Continue reading Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About France’s ban on domestic short-haul flights3 How much does air transport contribute to global CO2 emissions?4 What are the… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh” published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the research on shrinking snow cover in Himachal Pradesh3 What are the findings of the research on shrinking snow cover in Himachal Pradesh?4 What is the importance of snow cover… Continue reading Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh
European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Carbon leakage?3 What is Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?4 What are India’s concerns with CBAM?5 What are India’s options against the CBAM? What… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
Source: The post is based on the article “New committee to keep watch on cheetah project” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cheetah Reintroduction Project and Kuno National Park3 About the progress of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project so far4 About the Cheetah Project Steering Committee What is the News? Following the death… Continue reading New committee to keep watch on cheetah project
The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Source: The post is based on the article “The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 What is the News? The Axolotl, a species of salamander(lizard-like amphibians) possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate lost body parts. The elusive o (for “ova deficient” gene) plays a pivotal role… Continue reading The tragedy of the axolotl mutant and its mystery gene
Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Methane?3 What are Methane Policies?4 What about Methane policies in India? What is the News? According to a study, only… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
Source: The post is based on the article “Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Over 4,000 Ganga Praharis under the Namami Gange initiative have been keeping a check on littering and poaching in the Ganga River… Continue reading Ganga Praharis Initiative: Guardians of the Ganga: task force keeps a watchful eye on the river
